 OV1-1 satellite | |
| Mission type | Earth science |
|---|---|
| Operator | USAF |
| COSPAR ID | 1965-F01 |
| Spacecraft properties | |
| Manufacturer | General Dynamics |
| Launch mass | 100 lb (45 kg) (satellite); 189.2 lb (85.8 kg) with Altair |
| Start of mission | |
| Launch date | 21 January 1965 21:34:54 UTC |
| Rocket | SM-65D Atlas |
| Launch site | Vandenberg 576-B-3[1] |
Orbiting Vehicle 1-1 (COSPAR ID: 1965-F01, also known as OV1-1), was the first satellite in the OV1 series of the United States Air Force's Orbiting Vehicle program. OV1-1 was an American Earth science research satellite designed to measure radiation, micrometeoroid density, and magnetic fields in orbit. Launched 21 January 1965, the mission resulted in failure when, after a successful launch of its Atlas booster, OV1-1's onboard Altair motor failed to fire.[2]: 419
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